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Article: PowerBook Duo 280c & Duo Dock II. (Hardware Review) (Apple's new notebook computer, docking station) (Evaluation)
- Article from:
- Macworld
- Article date:
- October 1, 1994
- Author:
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Macintosh Computer
PowerBook Duo 280c
PROS: Fast CPU; longer-lasting battery.
CONS: Small screen.
COMPANY: Apple Computer (408/996-1010).
Company's Estimated Price: 4/320 base unit $3759.
MW Rating ****
PowerBook Duo Dock II
PROS: Includes Ethernet port.
CONS: Difficult installation of NuBus cards.
COMPANY: Apple Computer (408/996-1010).
Company's Estimated Price: $969.
MW Rating **
A Quadra 650 in a subnotebook? That's what the new PowerBook Duo 280c provides. Well, almost that much; the Duo has no math coprocessor (floating-point unit, or FPU). Still, that's a lot of power in a small box.
At first glance, the 280c looks just like its ...